Alford was convicted last month of second-degree murder and two weapons charges. Prosecutors have said he "executed" Adams over 50 pounds of marijuana. The shooting happened in the middle of the afternoon on Oct. 18, 2011, in a shopping plaza parking lot near the corner of Pleasant Grove and Holmes roads.

Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Clinton Canady III sentenced Alford to spend between 32 years, five months and 62 years, five months in prison, with 608 days credit for time already served.

Alford, 43, had faced up to life in prison.

When asked if he had anything to say before Canady announced the sentence, Alford responded simply: "I'm sorry for the family's loss."

"Rehabilitation is not likely," Canady said, before announcing the sentence.

After the hearing, Alford's attorney, Jamie White, said his client plans to appeal the conviction.